National HSEQ Lead – Dangerous Goods

Centurion; Helidon Spa; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Centurion is seeking an experienced HSEQ Specialist – Dangerous Goods to lead safety, compliance and risk management across our national dangerous goods contracts. You will partner with operational teams to implement HSEQ systems, training and incident investigations, and you will drive continuous improvement through audits, reporting and liaison with regulators.

This fixed-term role supports the business through to June 2027, based in Queensland, and demands strong knowledge of CoR and DG

Qualifications

• Tertiary HSE qualification (e.g. OSH Diploma/Advanced Diploma).
• 7–10 years’ experience in HSEQ roles.
• Experience working in road transport environments and with dangerous goods.
• Strong knowledge of HSE legislation and Chain of Responsibility requirements.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all HSEQ activities for major Dangerous Goods contracts portfolio nationally.
• Support delivery of HSEQ Strategic and Tactical Plans and implement actions to achieve objectives.
• Train and coach Operations teams in hazard identification, incident reporting, HSEQ processes and HSE tools (Take 5, CRAs/CRIs, JSAs, Permit to Work).
• Foster a positive HSEQ culture through engagement, mentoring and effective communication.
• Participate in safety inspections, risk assessments, job safety analyses and critical risk management activities.
• Review and maintain the HSEQ Risk Register and support operational reviews.
• Assist with development, review and implementation of procedures and safe work practices.
• Support activities to prevent workplace injury, disease and ill health, and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Conduct and support internal audits and external audit processes.
• Support and participate in emergency preparedness and response requirements.
• Lead incident investigations and prepare relevant HSE Alerts and Learnings.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of Myosh data and implement actions from investigations, audits and inspections.
• Liaise with regulators and complete required reporting.
• Provide HSE content for Toolbox Talks, HSE Meetings and operations forums.
• Prepare and report on HSE lead and lag indicators.
• Provide HSE information for tenders, customer enquiries and contract obligations.
• Engage with HSRs, supervisors and managers to support compliance and best practice.

Skills

HSEQ experience

Strong communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

OSH Diploma/Advanced Diploma

Tools

Myosh

CoR knowledge

Job description

Centurion is seeking an experienced HSEQ Specialist – Dangerous Goods to lead safety, compliance and risk management across our national dangerous goods contracts. You will partner with operational teams to implement HSEQ systems, training and incident investigations, and you will drive continuous improvement through audits, reporting and liaison with regulators.

This fixed-term role supports the business through to June 2027, based in Queensland, and demands strong knowledge of CoR and DG